Arrest made after $320K worth of drugs seized from Seton apartment

Guns and drugs seized during a Calgary ALERT investigation. (Courtesy: ALERT)

Police seized guns and approximately $320,000 worth of drugs from a southeast Calgary apartment during a May investigation.

Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) launched its investigation into suspected drug activity in April.

ALERT’s investigation led them to an apartment in the community of Seton on May 22.

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Three loaded handguns were seized, along with hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Police also discovered 2,002 grams of cocaine, 2,008 grams of methamphetamine and $51,000 in cash.

A man was arrested as part of the investigation and was charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime and multiple firearms-related offences.

ALERT noted the man had a lifetime firearms prohibition due to a previous conviction.

Anyone who suspects drug or gang activity is occurring in their community can call their local police or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).